szemtelen
B1
Hungarian
impertinent, fresh, insolent, impudent, audacious
B1
FORMAL
1
impertinent
C1
Usage pattern:
szemtelen vkivel/vkihez; szemtelen megjegyzés/kérdés
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Meaning
rude and not showing proper respect
Themes
impoliteness
|disrespect
|social_behavior
|speech_act
|authority
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Rude or disrespectful, especially by speaking or behaving in a forward, bold way to someone you should treat with respect.
B1
INFORMAL
1
fresh
B2
Usage pattern:
szemtelen vkivel; szemtelen megjegyzés
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Meaning
Bold or cheeky in behavior
Themes
impoliteness
|disrespect
|informal
|speech
|behavior
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Overly bold, rude, or disrespectfully forward in manner or speech.
B1
FORMAL
1
insolent
C1
Usage pattern:
vkivel szemben ~
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Meaning
rude and openly disrespectful
Themes
disrespect
|rudeness
|authority
|behavior
|attitude
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Behaving or speaking in a boldly rude and disrespectful way, especially toward someone who would normally be treated with respect or obedience.
B1
FORMAL
1
impudent
C1
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
rude and not showing respect
Themes
disrespect
|rudeness
|behavior
|social_norms
|authority
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Showing a bold and offensive lack of respect toward someone or toward accepted rules of behavior.
B1
1
audacious
C1
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
shockingly bold and disrespectful
Themes
impudence
|disrespect
|shamelessness
|social_limits
|authority
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
Shockingly bold in a way that shows little respect for rules, social limits, or other people; impudent or shameless.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
2
insolent
C2
Usage pattern:
egy ~
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Meaning
person who is insolent
Themes
person
|disrespect
|rudeness
|authority
|insult
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who behaves in a boldly rude and disrespectful way.
Grammar
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